Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type IV .32 ACP, Blued, 3.75 in Barrel, Checkered Walnut Grips
This Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type IV in .32 ACP pairs its compact 3.75-inch barrel with the sleek, enclosed-hammer design that made the series a trusted carry pistol. The Type IV variant adds a magazine disconnect safety, and this example features a bright, excellent bore, blued carbon-steel construction, and checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Notable markings include the slide legend 'COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS' and a 'K' stamp near the right front of the slide/frame.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There are visible handling and use marks on the exterior surfaces. Please refer to the photos for close-up views of the finish and markings.
What’s Included
- 1x 8-round steel single-stack magazine with witness holes, compatible with the Colt Model 1903 .32 ACP
Chambered in .32 ACP, this compact Type IV variant offers an 8+1 capacity in a streamlined package. It uses a single-action, straight blowback system with an internal enclosed hammer that maintains the classic 'hammerless' profile of the series.
Safety features include a manual thumb safety, grip safety, and the Type IV-specific magazine disconnect. This configuration reflects the final evolution of the Model 1903’s safety suite.
The pistol is built on a carbon-steel frame and slide with a blued finish. The slide carries vertical rear serrations and the period-correct legend 'COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS.' Sights are fixed, with a half-moon front blade and a rear notch for a clean, unobtrusive sight picture.
Ergonomics and styling are completed by checkered walnut grips with round Colt medallions. An inspection or assembly 'K' stamp appears near the right front of the slide/frame, and the bore condition is notably excellent, supporting strong shootability for its age and design.